Burst Lightning
Wizards Play Network 2026 20 • rare
- Set
- Wizards Play Network 2026
- Collector number
- 20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Néstor Ossandón Leal
What it does
Kicker 4 generic mana (You may pay an additional 4 generic mana as you cast this spell.)
Burst Lightning deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, it deals 4 damage instead.
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Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Burst Lightning was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 2010 Zendikar set, functioning as a flexible burn spell that utilizes the kick mechanic to increase its damage output. This specific iteration hails from the 2026 Wizards Play Network promo collection, a series of promotional cards distributed to local game stores to incentivize community participation and reward consistent tournament attendance.
The 2026 version features illustrative work by Néstor Ossandón Leal, whose design aesthetic emphasizes the kinetic, volatile nature of the lightning strike. The artwork was commissioned to breathe new life into a classic mechanical staple, updating the visual language of the card for contemporary players while maintaining the aggressive, high-energy tone that defined the original card's identity within the competitive landscape.
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